Energy Review

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.

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What kind of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

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Potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What kind of energy does an acorn hanging from an oak tree have?

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Potential energy.

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What kind of energy is in a firecracker that has not been lit?

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Potential energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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Can energy change forms?

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Yes, energy can change from one form to another.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A rolling ball.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A book on a shelf.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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It is converted to kinetic energy.